Nearly six of 10 California voters have a negative view of Sarah Palin, whose endorsement could be dragging down the state’s GOP Senate nominee, according to a new Field Poll.

The former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee has a 58 percent unfavorable rating in the Golden State, compared to a 33 percent favorable rating. Only 9 percent of the registered voters polled had no opinion.

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Carly Fiorina, who is challenging Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, has frequently touted her endorsement from Palin, but the survey shows Palin may be a drag on Fiorina’s numbers.

Fifty-three percent of those surveyed said they would be less inclined to vote for a candidate endorsed by Palin, while only 21 percent said they would be more inclined.

Among those who said they plan to vote in the Senate race, 47 percent of Fiorina supporters said they were more likely to back a candidate because of Palin’s support. But 84 percent of Boxer supporters said they would be less likely to vote for a candidate with Palin’s blessing.

The Fiorina campaign is not concerned about Palin’s poll numbers. “Voters are evaluating the candidates in this race as individuals,” said Fiorina spokeswoman Andrea Saul.

Palin is scheduled to appear in California next week for a Republican National Committee fundraiser in Orange County. She will be at another RNC fundraiser later in the month in Orlando.

Palin’s numbers in the state have declined since she was first introduced as John McCain’s running mate in September 2008, when both her favorable and unfavorable rating stood at 43 percent in the Field Poll.

The Field Poll survey included responses from 414 registered voters from Sept. 14 to Sept. 21 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points.

And why do 6 in 10 Californians have a negative view of Sarah Palin? In a country that generally lacks in self-education, formal education, and relies primarily on what the liberally-biased news organizations (CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, NY Times, LA Times, etc) have to say, this is not great surprise. As with any issue or person in this country, you can accurately divide those that like Palin versus those that don't along ideological lines. This is true of any politican or public figure.

Check the facts. The facts are that 70% of the residents of California are Hispanic, Asian or African. Those groups vote 70& or more democratic. Naturally they disapprove of Palin, and they disaprove of Carly for the same reason: they resent white people, period.

Voting in America is all about race. "people of color" vote for the leftist party, the welfare/union/homosexual/communist party, and whites vote for republicans.

Forget about politics, this is a race war, conducted by by bullets or bombs, but by lawsuits, marches, demonstrations, etc.

I question the premise of this article since it is treating a 'poll' as factual news. Conservative women and non-white candidates will always be hated by the liberal news media so the bias is intrinsic in most articles. To the 'thinking' Californian voter, the choice could not be more lucid. The 'double Bees' have to be defeated for California to have any chance for economic and cultural recovery. California's discovery and growth are based on the pioneer spirit and entrepreneurship, not entitlements and social welfare.

In a country that generally lacks in self-education, formal education, and relies primarily on what the liberally-biased news organizations (CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, NY Times, LA Times, etc) have to say, this is not great surprise.

And this is a surprise why, exactly? Fiorina took a golden parachute out of HP (it was money well spent as far as stockholders were concerned). Palin quit on Alaskans to go make real money (again, few were saddened). Thus, Palin reinforces one of Fiorina's prime unfavorables. This is basic political science, not rocket science. Palin has about as much chance of gaining traction in a state which has a relatively high rate of education as Obama does in places like Alabama and Idaho. Not. gonna. happen.